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...exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run... the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to...
...exit the X.H.D utility. (Note 1) The X.H.D utility only supports the SATA controllers integrated in the array. ) 1. eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)(Note 1), users can quickly configure a RAIDready system for RAID 0 when a new SATA drive is recommended that before you run... the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than or equal to...
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...-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order... to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up ...
...-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Documentation Classifications In order... to use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ... Optimized Defaults 58 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 59 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 60 2-13 Exit Without Saving 60 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j 61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 GA-P55A-UD3P/GA-P55A-UD3R Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the ... Optimized Defaults 58 2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password 59 2-12 Save & Exit Setup 60 2-13 Exit Without Saving 60 2-14 Security Chip Configuration j 61 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 64 - 4 -
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... 99 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 104 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 106 5-2 Configuring Audio ...Input and Output 119 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 119 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 121 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 123 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A...
... 99 5-1-4 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 104 5-1-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 106 5-2 Configuring Audio ...Input and Output 119 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 119 5-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF In/Out 121 5-2-3 Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function 123 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording 124 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 126 5-3 Troubleshooting 127 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 127 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 128 5-4 Regulatory Statements 130 j Only for GA-P55A...
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The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-P55A-UD3P or GA-P55A-UD3R motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide One IDE cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. ...
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... operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
... operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the...
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... having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash...
... having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) B. The system will still be used for one time only. Motherboard Model BIOS Version P55A-UD3P D12 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/23/2009-P55-7A89RG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys Function Keys: : POST ...the BIOS POST screen. To exit Boot Menu, press . BIOS Setup - 34 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash...
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... will turn off all of using the onboard LAN, set the PCIe speed of the two controllers is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) - 51 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead...
... will turn off all of using the onboard LAN, set the PCIe speed of the two controllers is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to install operating systems that cannot be disabled automatically. (Default: Disabled) - 51 - USB Legacy Function Allows USB keyboard to be used in audio card instead...
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.../IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface ...specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
.../IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface ...specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables...
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...Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1... instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed ...
...Install All button and "Xpress Install" will continue to install other applications included in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1... instructions to do so may affect the driver installation. • Some device drivers will restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. Drivers Installation The driver Autorun screen is installing the drivers. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed ...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 64 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 64 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 -
Drivers Installation 3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 65 -
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Drivers Installation - 66 - The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
Drivers Installation - 66 - The latest version of an item to install it. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install. You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website.
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... be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed...
... be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported. Installation and Configuration: Turn on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are attached to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 is a utility that has the operating system installed...
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... hard drive. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first...
... hard drive. Step 2: When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Step 5: Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to store the backup image file. Using the Backup Function in Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in Xpress Recovery2 for the first...
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... the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 77 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard...
... the computers with computers on this icon Figure 1. Data Sharing Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. 4-5 Q-Share Q-Share is NOT enabled. - 77 - Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard...
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.... Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as a result of Smart TPM to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the system BIOS. 3. Instructions for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 -... your computer. • Previously encrypted files will appear in a secure location and back them up the PSD.) 2. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Unique Features Go to the Security Chip Configuration menu...
.... Install the Infineon TPM driver from the motherboard driver disk. (Click the tab at least set up your Bluetooth cell phone/USB flash drive as a result of Smart TPM to the Bluetooth cell phone or plugging in the system BIOS. 3. Instructions for GA-P55A-UD3P. - 81 -... your computer. • Previously encrypted files will appear in a secure location and back them up the PSD.) 2. 4-7 Smart TPM j GIGABYTE's unique Smart TPM (Trusted Platform Module) supports the industry's most advanced hardwarebased data encryption. Unique Features Go to the Security Chip Configuration menu...
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A. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To ... set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 83 - You can click the Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard...
A. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions:(Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than the RAID-ready system drive. (To ... set up a RAID 0 array later using the Auto function. - 83 - You can click the Xpress Install All button to load the SATA controller driver first. Step 2: Install the RAID driver and operating system The X.H.D utility supports Windows 7/Vista/XP. Before installing the operating system, you run the X.H.D utility, back up all motherboard...
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...two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ...
...two SATA hard drives (to AHCI or RAID mode. - 85 - Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. (Note 2) Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer... Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel P55 SATA Controllers A. Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ...
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... creating the RAID array. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 89 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...
... creating the RAID array. Step 5: Enter the array capacity and press . Delete RAID Volume 5. Reset Disks to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. - 89 - All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0 RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe) Disks : Select Disks Strip Size...